NFL Player Saw His Coach as a Father Figure. Years Later He Learned the Man Was Actually His Biological Dad
Update: 2025-10-29
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Former NFL player Deland McCullough shares his extraordinary journey of discovering his biological father, Sherman Smith, who had been his mentor and coach for years. After finding out they shared a parallel career path and both had lost to Tom Brady in the Super Bowl, they embraced their newfound father-son relationship. McCullough's book, 'Runs In The Family,' and potential movie adaptation highlight their inspiring story of football, fatherhood, and belonging.
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